Which term refers to non-literal language that uses comparisons?

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Which term refers to non-literal language that uses comparisons?

This question tests understanding of non-literal language that uses comparisons. Figurative language is the umbrella term for expressions that go beyond literal meaning by linking unlike things, often through devices like similes and metaphors. For example, saying someone is “as brave as a lion” or calling a idea “a bright spark” uses comparison to convey more than a simple literal statement. Imagery, while it can be rich and vivid, centers on sensory details rather than specifically on making comparisons. Flashback is a narrative technique that takes the reader back in time, and dialogue is the spoken words between characters. Since the prompt emphasizes non-literal language that uses comparisons, figurative language is the best fit.

This question tests understanding of non-literal language that uses comparisons. Figurative language is the umbrella term for expressions that go beyond literal meaning by linking unlike things, often through devices like similes and metaphors. For example, saying someone is “as brave as a lion” or calling a idea “a bright spark” uses comparison to convey more than a simple literal statement. Imagery, while it can be rich and vivid, centers on sensory details rather than specifically on making comparisons. Flashback is a narrative technique that takes the reader back in time, and dialogue is the spoken words between characters. Since the prompt emphasizes non-literal language that uses comparisons, figurative language is the best fit.

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